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Menaka Suresh

Date of birth: 1963-08-27

Place of birth: Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Menaka, Padmavathy, Padmavathi, Menaka Suresh Kumar

Biography

Menaka is an Indian film actress and producer. She is a native of Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. In her short film career from 1980–86, Menaka acted in 116 films, mostly in Malayalam. She did a few films in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu. After 19 years, she made a comeback through the television serial Kaliveedu. Again after six years, she made a comeback on the big screen through Fazil's 2011 film Living Together.

Movie Credits

Engirunthalum Vazhga

1985-01-01

Kulambadikal

1986-10-04

2.5

Bhramam

2021-10-07

A pianist pretends to be blind for inspiration, witnesses a murder. He suddenly finds himself in a b

0.5

8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George

2017-03-24

With a distinct filmography that faithfully depicts a cross-section of the Kerala society on cellulo

Om Sakthi

1982-05-25

Iniyavalae Vaa

1982-03-06

To fulfill his father's wish, Prabhu marries Sakuntala. However, troubles begin to surface when Prab

2.9

Boeing Boeing

1985-09-01

Shyam, a flirt, seeks his friend's help to date several girls at the same time. However, an unexpect

2.5

Vadhiyar

2012-06-08

Vaadhyar film directed by debutant Nidheesh Sakthi and written by Rajesh Raghavan about a government

3.4

Akkare Ninnoru Maran

1985-09-05

Sree Thankappan Nair (Nedumudi Venu) is a rich man, who has cheated his sister out of her property.

Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare

1983-07-28

Eettillam

1983-03-18

Abida hails from a poor family and lives with her grandfather. However, she falls in love with a man

Onnum Mindatha Bharya

1984-04-22

Nimmi falls in love with a married man. When the man and his wife meet an untimely death, Nimmi deci

Enganeyundashaane

1984-12-07

Aayiram Abilashangal

1984-07-10

Bharya Oru Manthri

1986-06-29

The film stars Menaka, Sukumaran, Anuradha and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles.

Vellam

1985-01-11

Vellam (transl. Water) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Pr

Oru Nokku Kanan

1985-06-28

Idanilangal

1985-08-23

A helpless lady, while trying to defend herself from being molested, commits a crime and loses her h

2.5

Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya

1985-06-21

Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya is an action drama where Mammootty plays a tough police offer

Kandu Kandarinju

1985-12-20

Archana Aaradhana

1985-06-21

Thirakil Alppam Samayam

1984-06-21

Khadir Haji helps two lovers, Sarala and Antony, to unite. When Haji's daughter, Safia, faces a simi

2.8

Koottinilamkili

1984-06-21

2.3

Adiyozhukkukal

1984-06-21

After Karunan comes out of jail, he discovers that his girlfriend has married Kumaran, the man who s

Ethirppukal

1984-07-12

Raghu kills Barghavan as revenge for his brother's death. Kochubaby, who comes to know that he is th

Sesham Kazhchayil

1983-06-21

Sankar Mohan (Master Sujith) is a spoilt child of a wealthy widower Mr. Varma (Ummer). Fed up about

Rugma

1983-06-21

Ponnum Poovum

1982-06-21

2.3

Ahimsa

1981-12-30

Talks about the Hindu-Muslim politics and conflicts in Kerala which are connected to some of the feu

Munnettam

1981-06-21

Snehamulla Simham

1986-06-19

Aalorungi Arangorungi

1986-06-22

2.7

Hello My Dear Wrong Number

1986-07-04

When Venugopal, a medical representative gives a girl who runs into his cab a ride; he unknowingly g

2.8

Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam

1986-01-11

The film is a socio-centric story of education system that existed in the period 80's - 90's in Kera

4.5

Revathikkoru Pavakkutty

1986-07-04

Revathi's parents separated when she was young, and she was raised by her mother who taught her that

Yuvajanotsavam

1986-07-04

Three friends find themselves in a love triangle. Things get complicated with their friendship and t

Swanthamevide Bandhamevide

1984-07-04

Swanthamevide Bandhamevide is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by Sasikumar. The film stars Jose Praka

Appunni

1984-07-04

Appunni and Ammukutty are lovers from childhood. Ammukutty's father Ayyappan Nair arranges her marri

2.8

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi

1984-07-04

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi movie tells Revathi (Menaka) who comes to the city from a small town in search

2.5

Ente Mohangal Poovaninju

1982-07-04

A wealthy man, Shankar falls in love with a girl from a middle class family. His father opposes the

Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu

1983-03-04

Kolangal

1981-08-28

Kolangal is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by KG George and produced by D Philip and KT Varg

2.8

Odaruthammava Aalariyam

1984-05-07

Gopan, Kora, and Bhakthavalsan are three college students who share same house along with Prem, anot

2.8

Dheem Tharikida Thom

1986-01-02

Shivasubrahmaniam (Maniyan Pillai Raju), an innocent bank employee is in love with Rohini (Lizzy), b

1.9

Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi

1986-11-07

Adithya Varma, his wife Subhadra and daughter Kaveri live in the same compound where Sasi and his wi

Malarum Kiliyum

1986-04-11

Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu

1986-05-19

Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by TS Suresh Babu and produced by M

2.4

Netrikan

1981-08-15

The story revolves around Chakravarthy (Older Rajini) who is a successful textile businessman in Coi

Oppol

1981-04-02

Appu is very close with his elder sister, Malu. When she gets married to Govindan, she takes Appu al

Living Together

2011-02-19

Shyama is a free spirit who lost her parents at a young age. After their death, she becomes attached

Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla

1983-11-25

A group of frustrated youngsters kidnap the famous Malayalam actor Prem Nazir from his film shooting

Pakaram

2013-03-08

The movie is about a young medical student who flirts with the path of extremism and a journalist wh

Kutteem Kolum

2013-03-30

Vinayakan is well-respected and loved by the villagers. Along with his adopted brother Shakthi , he

Muthodu Muthu

1984-09-06

Muthodumuthu is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Sukum

Bhayaanak Panjaa

2003-08-15

A group of news reporters faces life threatening challenges from a vengeful spirit while staying at

2.8

Kolakkomaban

1983-11-12

Arabikkadal

1983-07-08

Thavalam

1983-03-25

Engane Nee Marakkum

1983-10-14

Friends Shambu and Premkumar fall in love with the same girl, Shobha, and are unaware about it. Matt

Paavam Poornima

1984-05-25

Poornima is a popular woman who has many suitors. However, when she is found dead in a place she had

Thirakal

1984-11-28

When Saritha refuses James's proposal, he sticks posters against Saritha forcing her to leave the co

Omanikkan Ormavaikkan

1985-05-12

Neeyethra Dhanya

1987-03-20

Neeyethra Dhanya is a Malayalam movie based on a novel named Oru Njayarazhchayude Ormaykk, by K. K.

Urangatha Ninaivugal

1983-02-24

Urangatha Ninaivugal is a 1983 Tamil Indian feature film directed by R.Bhaskaran. The film stars Siv

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

1981-10-26

Kumaran, who is blind, gets attached with his eye doctor's daughter-in-law. However, he is shocked t

Oppam Oppathinoppam

1986-10-03

Movie starring Mohan Lal, Shankar, Menaka, Lalu Alex and directed by Soman Ambattu.

Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram

1984-02-17

Pramila's mother reveals to her that she was married twice and both her husbands had left her. Prami

Abhiyum Njanum

2013-05-31

The film is a travel movie which revolves around two characters, Abirami (Archana) and Rahul (Rohit)

Justice Raja

1983-01-28

A judge's daughter and son bear the brunt when his enemies decide to seek revenge. They also use the

2.5

Vadhiyar

2012-06-08

Vaadhyar film directed by debutant Nidheesh Sakthi and written by Rajesh Raghavan about a government

Rathilayam

1983-05-06

Veliyattam

1981-06-05

Sammelanam

1985-11-02